CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-4775

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The kernel in Apple OS X before 10.12, tvOS before 10, and watchOS before 3 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to privilege escalation by local users and potential disruption of system operation, posing a serious security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update systems to the latest versions to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The kernel in Apple OS X before 10.12, tvOS before 10, and watchOS before 3 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS